About Me

As Amsterdamian, I try to create a relationship with this mysterious city. I love it and can’t get enough of it. Everywhere I look, there’s something beautiful. I walk, I see, I take photos, I share. This is an invitation for you to join me in my journey through Amsterdam, to get to know together the life, the people, the streets and all the hidden corners.

Cloudy day at the park

Whoever said that a cloudy or a rainy day was not good for a walk in the park? Well, actually, I did. But on my way to the “great attraction” of the neighbourhood, the Albert Cuyp market, I thought I could take the scenic route and cross the Sarphatipark. I spent an hour there, taking photos of trees, ducks and some other strange birds… There were few people around and it was very relaxing.

This is a small park with a beautiful lake and a lot of friendly birds; it also has a large space for dogs to run in.

The name of the park sounded strange to me the first time I heard it — I thought of something Indian. But it turns out it was named after a Jewish doctor, city builder and philanthropist: Samuel Sarphati (1813-1866) whose 19th century monument is situated in the park’s center.

Sarphatipark is not a must see if you only spend a few days in Amsterdam; but if you stay in Amsterdam for a longer period, or if you live in De Pijp neighbourhood (Oud Zuid) you have to know it’s a great oasis to escape to for a few moments. There are also a lot of restaurants and cafes nearby.

You can get there using tram lines 3 or 25 (at the Tweede van der Helstraat stop).